Mentor Program Assistant Student Worker (CSLP FWS)

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon University maintains a partnership with Christian Family Care (CFC), a Phoenix-based nonprofit that provides integrated family and community services to strengthen, support, and equip at-risk youth, parents, families, and communities across Arizona. The Mentor Program Assistant provides administrative and program support to CFC’s Mentoring Program, including documentation, communications, training coordination, recruitment, reporting, and special projects. The position operates under the direction of the Supervisor of Mentor/Volunteer Programs. This is an approved Federal Work-Study Community Service Learning Program (FWS-CSLP) position. Services are offered to non-GCU community members. The work schedule depends on CFC’s operating hours and needs. Student workers may work no more than 20 hours per week during the fall and spring academic year, and eligible students may work during the summer from May through August. Applicants must complete the FAFSA to be reviewed for FWS eligibility and awarded FWS. CFC’s Christian identity is foundational to its mission and culture. The person in this role is expected to respect that identity and conduct themselves professionally in a manner consistent with the organization’s values and deeply held beliefs. The position requires familiarity with applicable CFC policies and procedures and acknowledgment of CFC’s Statement of Faith and Guiding Principles.

Requirements

Be enrolled at GCU in a bachelor’s or master’s program full-time during fall/spring or half-time during summer.
Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 as a bachelor’s student or 3.0 as a master’s student.
Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.
Complete the FAFSA to be reviewed for FWS eligibility and awarded FWS.
Have reliable transportation.
Have a passion and willingness to help others succeed.
Possess strong ethics, integrity, and a sense of responsibility.
Respect CFC’s Christian identity and conduct oneself professionally in a manner consistent with its values and deeply held beliefs.
Familiarize oneself with applicable CFC policies and procedures, including the Employee Handbook, Risk Management Guide, PQI/Quality Standards, confidentiality requirements, child safety procedures, and STRONG Families Program Guidelines.
Sign acknowledgment of CFC’s Statement of Faith and Guiding Principles.

Nice To Haves

Previous mentoring experience.
Ability to speak a second language.

Responsibilities

Maintain mentor records, feedback forms, reports, and other program documentation.
Enter, track, and organize program information.
Prepare materials and support administrative projects that contribute to program operations.
Help compile information for monthly reports and program outcome tracking.
Provide administrative support and assist with special projects as assigned by the Supervisor of Mentor/Volunteer Programs.
Communicate with mentors, including scheduling, sending reminders, and distributing program resources.
Coordinate program activities and help maintain mentor engagement.
Prepare materials and coordinate logistics for mentor orientations, trainings, appreciation activities, and other program events.
Organize information and assist with administrative tasks related to mentor and youth matching.
Assist program staff with mentoring program operations and participant support activities.
Support mentor recruitment and community engagement activities.
Maintain contact information for prospective mentors and community partners.
Respond to inquiries and assist with scheduling informational meetings.
Prepare recruitment materials and coordinate recruitment and community outreach events.
Complete follow-up activities and support efforts to increase community awareness of mentoring opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.